Savory Fund
Overview
Savory Fund is a private equity firm based in Lehi, Utah, that focuses on investing in growth-oriented restaurant concepts. The firm partners with unique, founder-focused brands with high-growth potential, providing them with the infrastructure and resources needed to scale successfully. Savory Fund's portfolio includes notable brands such as Swig, Houston TX Hot Chicken, Via 313 Pizzeria, Saigon Hustle, Pincho, and Mo’Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food. The firm's investment strategy centers on delivering outsized returns through strategic growth and replication strategies. Savory Fund combines over $750 million in assets under management with a growth playbook and expertise developed over 16 years in the restaurant industry. The team contributes directly to all aspects of growth and replication by using a proven playbook and methodology. Founder involvement in the expansion of a brand is a central theme of the Savory approach, as founders carry the tribal knowledge around the uniqueness that has energized early success and is essential to future growth. In January 2026, Savory Fund appointed Clay Dover as CEO, with co-founder Shauna Smith transitioning to managing director. This leadership change aims to support founder-led brands while scaling high-growth concepts across the country. The firm continues to expand its portfolio and operations, reinforcing its commitment to the restaurant industry and its growth potential.
Investment Focus
- High-growth potential
- Founder-focused brands
- Emerging restaurant concepts
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Savory Fund invest in?
Savory Fund invests in Food & Beverage, and is based in Utah, United States. Savory Fund is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Savory Fund invest at?
Savory Fund backs companies at Growth.
Which regions does Savory Fund invest in?
Savory Fund invests across United States.
Who are the partners at Savory Fund?
Team members listed for Savory Fund include Nathan Breneman (VP of Training and Ops Services - R & R Bbq) and Tui Auvaa (Director of Business Development).
What companies has Savory Fund invested in?
Savory Fund's portfolio includes Hawkers, Swig, Houston TX Hot Chicken, Via 313 Pizzeria, Saigon Hustle, Pincho, Mo’Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food and 86 Repairs.
How do I contact Savory Fund?
Savory Fund's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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